Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

Municipalities are moving away from unsustainable waste management practices such as open burning, garbage dumps and landfills. A desire to protect the environment and leave a better legacy for future generations is inspiring communities, particularly in remote locations, to consider point-of-need waste treatment.

IWI’s Dual Reactor incineration systems are designed to handle several types of municipal waste:

Paper/cardboard (packing material)

Plastic (foil, bottles, dishes)

Metal cans

Food waste

Clothing

Garbage

Commercial waste (from stores, restaurants, hotels)

Why choose incineration over landfilling?

Gases emitted from landfill sites cause air pollution and foul odors while contributing to global warming.

Landfill sites can pollute local streams since toxic materials can seep through the soil into the ground water.

When properly incinerated, municipal waste can be used as a source of energy for the production of electricity, steam, hot water, or hot oil.